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WN62 BKU

2012 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,975 mi
Last recorded152,975 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN62 BKU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 152,975 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 152,932 miles

Road wheel fixing missing Nsf nsr osr (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm bush just starting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 132,227 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 118,440 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 87,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 71,978 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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WN62 BKU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN62 BKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WN62 BKU registered?

WN62 BKU is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WN62 BKU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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